Japan formally surrendered to the allies nations ending world war ii. Up next, a ceremony at the National World war ii memorial in washington, d. C. Marking the 71st anniversary of victory over japan day. World war ii army veteran colonel james riffey delivers remarks along with representatives of the National Parks service and friends of the National World war ii memorial. The program is 30 minutes. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the world war ii memorial as we commemorate and celebrate vj day. Victory in world war ii. Ladies and gentlemen, our master of ceremonies for todays event is mr. Mike highdeck. Hes been a journalist for 20 years. You can see him monday through friday on wake up washington from 4 30 a. M. To 7 00 a. M. Mike was honored with a local emmy nomination for his primetime special cool schools, the future is now. Please welcome our master of ceremonies, a great american, mr. Mike highdeck. [ applause ] hello. There we go. Good morning, and thank you fo
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